Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

Rates

If you are getting Jobseeker’s Assistance or Jobseeker’s Benefit, you will instead get a training allowance at a rate equivalent to the maximum rate of Jobseeker’s Benefit. VTOS training allowances are not taxable.

If you are getting one of the other eligible social welfare payments you will get a payment equivalent to the maximum rate of your current social welfare payment. You will continue to receive it and all other payments from the Department of Social Protection.

There are no fees for VTOS courses and you will get free books and materials at the start of the course. Depending on your individual circumstances you may be eligible for the following:

SECAD Partnership CLG - SECAD is partnering with Savour Food, a food waste reduction initiative working with food processors, restaurants and food retailers across East Cork to reduce food waste and associated costs.

An information session for food businesses took place at SECAD today with project partners, Clean Technology Centre CIT and Taste Cork

To find out how your food business can reduce food waste and save money, attend the next info session at Midleton Park Hotel, Wednesday, 28th February 9.00am- 11.00am.

Getting involved in Savour Food gives food businesses access to free consultancy from experts in waste prevention and resource management, training, and a platform to share experiences and solutions within the local food industry.

Find out more: www.savourfood.ie/This pilot programme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Rural Innovation and Development Fund. ... See MoreSee Less

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